Description
Christmas Spiked Dark Chocolate Ganache Tarts are a show-stopping dessert that perfectly embodies the festive spirit. These indulgent tarts feature a buttery graham cracker crust filled with luxurious dark chocolate ganache, enhanced by a splash of your favorite holiday spirit such as spiced rum or peppermint schnapps. Rich, velvety, and irresistibly delicious, they make for an impressive addition to any holiday gathering, leaving your guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz high-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup spiced rum or peppermint schnapps (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Press firmly into a tart pan and bake for 10 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool.
- Melt dark chocolate and butter in a double boiler until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Heat heavy cream until simmering; pour over melted chocolate and whisk until glossy. Stir in spirits if using.
- Whisk in eggs one at a time once cooled slightly; pour the mixture into the cooled crust.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg